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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,955.88, 67,559.52 and 26,599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,955.88, 67,559.52 and 26,599.88 is: 36,708.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,955.88 : 67,559.52 = 26,599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,955.88/67,559.52 = 26,599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,955.88x = 67,559.52 × 26,599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,955.88x = 1,797,074,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,074,787.06/48,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,708.05

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